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More finishes than starts 🎉Introducing the BEST Stash/Project Organisation App [Flosstube 77]

Catkin and LillieUnited Kingdom
2.6K views314 likes51:18English1 Aug 2026Watch on YouTube ↗

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Cat, host of Catkin and Lillie, shares her July stitching update with four finishes and three new starts. She begins by introducing the X-Stitch Tracker app, developed by Christie of Probably Stitching, which she has been testing. The app offers comprehensive stash and project organisation, including fabric cutting calculations, progress tracking, and more, with a release date of 18 August and a 45-day free trial using code CATKIN. Cat then showcases her finishes: Winter Woodland Star Pillow, Stitch Together, Shepherd's Home, and Eye of Newt, discussing colour changes and stitching techniques. She also presents works in progress including Dragon Race Into the Night, DJ Santa, Little Acorns, Museum After Midnight, Cabinet of Curiosities, and Jurassic Perk, before introducing three new starts: Moonlit Owl Reading, Celestial Sleigh, and Book Dragon. The video includes a giveaway of two project bags to celebrate 17,000 subscribers, new stash from a retreat, and plans for August.

  • Four finishes: Winter Woodland Star Pillow, Stitch Together, Shepherd's Home, and Eye of Newt
  • Introduction to the X-Stitch Tracker app, a comprehensive stash and project organisation app
  • Three new starts: Moonlit Owl Reading, Celestial Sleigh, and Book Dragon
  • Giveaway of two project bags to celebrate 17,000 subscribers
  • New stash including fabric won at a retreat raffle
  • Plans for August including WIPGO goals and new starts
Chat / life updateFinishes / FFOsHaulNew startsStitch-along (SAL)StashWIPs
Description from YouTube
It's time to wrap up July with FOUR more finishes - woohoo!
Of course there were also new starts (three!) and lots of WIPs (Works In Progress).
I'm also sharing details of a new app (X-Stitch Tracker) coming soon which will revolutionise your stash and project management; it's truly amazing!

Chapters:
00:00 Start
02:10 Did You See… X-Stitch Tracker app coming soon!
10:19 FINISH: Winter Woodland Star Pillow
12:40 FINISH: Stitch Together
14:50 FINISH: Shepherd’s Home
17:55 FINISH: Eye of Newt
20:10 Dragon Race Into the Night
21:46 Merry Christmas Scene (‘DJ Santa’)
24:48 Little Acorns
26:02 Cabinet of Curiosities
28:15 Museum After Midnight
30:43 Jurassic Perk
31:38 NEW: Moonlit Owl Reading
33:36 NEW: Celestial Sleigh
35:15 NEW: Book Dragon
41:17 New Stash
43:47 Stitching plans
46:24 AOB

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**STITCHY FRIENDS (FLOSSTUBERS) MENTIONED**
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**LINKS (X-Stitch Tracker app)**
Website to sign up to waitlist:
https://xstitchtracker.com/

Christie, developer of X-Stitch Tracker
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/probablystitching
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@probablyStitching

**LINKS (shopping)**
Nicky Nack’s Crafts (project bags):
https://ko-fi.com/nickynackscrafts73440/shop

Stitchamajig (project bags):
https://www.stitchamajig.co.uk/
Luella's Fabrics (on Facebook):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/966983404521705/

Talking Dog Stitchery:
https://talkingdogstitchery.co.uk?sca_ref=6433586.PvZCFcUhiP
**Use code CATKIN5 for 5% off purchases over £10!**

Polstitches
https://www.polstitches-designs.co.uk/

Coffee Craft Fabrics:
https://coffeecraftfabrics.co.uk/

Peakside Needleworks:
https://peaksideneedleworks.co.uk/

**LINKS (patterns)**
Winter Woodland Star Pillow by Hello from Liz Mathews:
Jingle Ball 2024 exclusive, not available to buy at time of recording

Primrose Cottage Stitches newsletter sign up:
https://primrosecottageshop.com/pages/stitching-newsletter

Stitch Together by Tiny Modernist:
https://www.tinymodernist.com/products/stitch-together-cross-stitch-pattern-pdf

Eye of Newt by Needlelot Designs, From Fantasy Cross Stitch Book (Amazon affiliate link):
https://amzn.to/43M3dJH 

Dragon Race Into the Night by Rose Catherine Khan, charted by Paine Free Crafts:
https://painefreecrafts.com/product/dragon-race-into-the-night/

Merry Christmas Scene (‘DJ Santa’) by Durene Jones:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1141143637/merry-christmas-scene-durene-j-cross

Little Acorns by Modern Folk Embroidery:
https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product/little-acorns-mfe-sal-2026-pdf-pattern/

Lola Crow Museum After Midnight SAL:
https://lolacrowcrossstitch.com/en-gb/products/museum-after-midnight-stitch

Cabinet of Curiosities – specific chart I am using unavailable but alternative (smaller & fewer colours) available from Charting Creations:
https://www.chartingcreations.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=36673

Jurassic Perk by Silver Creek Samplers (bought from Talking Dog Stitchery):
https://talkingdogstitchery.co.uk/products/jurassic-perk

Moonlit Owl Reading by CharlottePatternLab: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4303362280/moonlit-owl-reading-cross-stitch-pattern

Celestial Sleigh by Mill Hill:
From Lakeside Needlecraft: https://www.lakesideneedlecraft.co.uk/mill-hill-celestial-sleigh-beaded-cross-stitch-kit-26209-p.asp
From 123 Stitch: https://123stitch.com/item/Mill-Hill-Celestial-Sleigh-Beaded-Cross-Stitch-Kit/MH16-1731

Book Dragon by NeedleLot Designs:
https://www.needlelotdesigns.com/products/book-dragon-cross-stitch-pattern-needlelot-designs
Also available from Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1835410993/book-dragon-adorable-orange-dragon-lush

**LINKS (reference)**
WIPGO – A How To Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjEIxw26Slw
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